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is not he the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James and Joses, of Juda and Simon? are not these his sisters, who are here with us? and they were scandalized at him.

wherever they shall refuse to entertain you, or to hear you, at your departure shake off the dust of your feet, as a testimonial against them. I assure you, the people of Sodom and Gomorrha shall be treated with less severity in the day of judgment, than that city.

then they departed, and call'd upon all to repent.

they dispossess'd a great number of demons. many, that were sick, they anointed with oil, and restor'd their health.

Now the apostles met together in a body before Jesus, and gave him a full account, both of what they had done, and what they had taught.

then Jesus said to them, come, let us retire privately to some place of solitude, to repose your selves a while. for such a crowd of people were continually coming and going, that they had not even time to eat.

but the people saw them embark, and many perceiving where they were bound, they ran thither a foot from all parts: and arrived at the place, before the passengers were come.

dismiss the company, that they may go to the neighbouring farms and villages to buy provisions, for they have nothing to eat.

go see, said he, how many loaves you have: and having examin'd, they told him, five, and two fishes.

and they sat down in several divisions, some consisting of an hundred, and some of fifty.

and when they had taken their leave, he retired to a mountain to pray.

for they all saw him, and were greatly terrified. but at the instant Jesus spoke to them, and said, take courage, it is I, don't be afraid.

and to whatever cities, towns, or villages he went, they expos'd the sick in the publick streets, entreating him, they might but touch the border of his garment; for as many as did so, were recover'd.

for the Pharisees, and the Jews in general, in pursuance of their antient traditions, never eat till they have wash'd their hands up to their elbows.

nay, when they have been at any publick place, they never eat till they have washed. they observe besides several traditions, such as the washing of cups, pots, brass vessels, and beds.

the Pharisees, and Scribes therefore ask'd Jesus, why don't your disciples observe the tradition of the antients? why do they take their meals without washing their hands?

and they presented to him a deaf man, that had an impediment in his speech, desiring he would lay his hands upon him.

and Jesus charg'd them not to mention it to any one; but the more be enjoin'd them, the more they publish'd it.

for they were transported with admiration, and said, all his actions are beneficent! he gives hearing to the deaf, and speech to the dumb.

seven, said they. then he order'd the people to sit down on the ground: and taking the seven loaves, he gave thanks, then broke them and gave them to his disciples to distribute among the people, which they accordingly did.